Rizzoli heads Euro 2016 referees

Nicola Rizzoli could get the chance to complete a European Championship and World Cup double next year after being named on UEFA's 18-man referee list for Euro 2016.

The Italian took charge of the World Cup final in 2014 as Germany beaten Argentina 1-0 after extra time in Brazil and he could officiate the Euro showdown, unless Antonio Conte's side reach the showpiece.

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